TAYSIDE FEBRUARY 2020
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To find more properties for sale, visit our new website property.lindsays.co.uk FEBRUARY 2020
Looking to sell in 2020?
There are always plenty of unknowns in the There are other reasons to sell with us too: housing market, but there’s one rule that • We know the market. Demand can vary from week applies whatever the state of the market and to week and place to place, and our up-to-date wherever you live: choosing a good agent local knowledge is invaluable for setting prices and marketing your property. improves your odds of a good sale. • We believe that no sale is the same. There’s no one- strategy-fits-all in selling property, and we’ll always Whatever type of property you’re selling, our experienced take the time to listen, learn, discuss and explain team can help you with every aspect of the sale and • We’ll get you started with a free, no-obligation the moving process, from advising you on your pricing appraisal of your property, using our market know- strategy to negotiating the sale to conveyancing. Our how to help you decide if and when to sell. experience and local market know-how will improve your odds of achieving a good price and selling conditions To find out more about how RBS Lindsays can that suit you. help you achieve your home move in 2020, contact our City Centre office to arrange a chat and a free, no-obligation appraisal. Smallburn Steading, Greystone, Carmyllie
A unique detached steading conversion with outbuildings located in a peaceful country setting just a few miles from Dundee, Forfar and Arbroath. The accommodation which is all on one level is both generous and adaptable to suit family needs. Offers Over £430,000
5 bed 2 reception 3 bath EPC rating D
Newport
Wormit
A brand-new look… 107 Strathern Road, Broughty Ferry To find more properties for An impressive semi-detached period villa which seamlessly blends modern family we move people living with many original period features, located within a highly desirable area of sale, visit our new website Broughty Ferry. Offers Over £430,000 property.lindsays.co.uk 5 bed 1 reception 2 bath EPC rating D
[email protected] 2 Ashludie Hospital Drive, Monifieth Milton Bank, 47 Albany Road, Broughty Ferry
Located in the exclusive Ashludie Grange Development of Monifieth, this luxuriousstunning A stunning garden apartment with period features forming part of a detached Victorian familyexecutive home detached boasts villaspacious benefits accommodation from off-street over twoparking levels and and double benefits garage from . mansion house in the highly sought after Broughty Ferry. Externally there is an extensive off-street parking and double garage. Offers Over £380,000 private south facing front garden laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and a patio. Offers Over £320,000
5 bed 1 reception 3 bath EPC bandrating C C 4 bed 1 reception 2 bath EPC rating D
UNDER OFFER
14 Menteith Street 1 Maryfield Lane Longcroft, 29 Main Street 28 Hill Park Terrace Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Longforgan Wormit PartAn attractive, of a modern extended, development, detached this family stunning home duplex with PartA unique of a modernfour bedroom, development, end-terraced this stunning villa boasting duplex views of An attractive, detached cottage which formerly consisted of An impressive stone-built house situated on an elevated penthouseexpansive gardensapartment is set boasts on a fabulouscorner site panoramic in a sought-after views of penthousethe River Tay apartment in a quiet boasts and desirable fabulous position panoramic in central views of two cottages and converted into a unique home which is full position with exceptional views over the River Tay, located in theBroughty River TayFerry from location. a private balcony. theBroughty River TayFerry. from a private balcony. of character including original beams throughout. the popular town of Wormit.
EPC Rating C Offers Over £340,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £325,000 EPC Rating F Offers Over £315,000 EPC Rating D Offers Over £315,000
4 bed 3 reception 1 bath 4 bed 2 reception 2 bath 5 bed 4 reception 3 bath 4 bed 2 reception 1 bath
01382 802050 [email protected] INSIGHT A solution to the subject to sale phenomenon
Dundee’s housing market, by its very nature, never stands their property and securing a sale conditional on them making a still. As solicitor estate agents, one of our key jobs is to keep successful purchase. that market moving; we sell our clients’ existing homes and In other words, the same people who help them find their next one. In that endeavour, to put it are placing ‘subject to sale’ conditions simply, we want to secure people the best possible sale and on purchases could turn this dynamic on its head and sell their properties purchase prices for their present and future homes and give ‘subject to purchase’. They will inevitably them a personal service along the way. be more relaxed about selling if they know that they have the safety net of being able to withdraw from the sale Doing this takes experience, and the In simple terms, the expansion of if they are unable to find a suitable knowledge that derives from that ‘subject to sale’ is happening because property to buy. experience. But buying and selling there is uncertainty in the market over 214 Ashludie Hyndford Hospital Street, DundeeDrive, Monifieth homes is not our only job. We also have the supply of houses. In this sellers’ If others behave in the same way, the to use that experience and knowledge market, sellers know they’ll sell, but vicious circle becomes a virtuous circle. to monitor the market, look for trends, some are unsure whether they’ll be able LocatedA substantial in the extended exclusive detached Ashludie Grangehome located Development in the heart of Monifieth, of the desirable this stunning West End This solution will not be for everyone, executiveof Dundee. detached This family villa home benefits has been from tastefullyoff-street decorated parking throughoutand double andgarage is .in and make sure that we can predict the to buy what they want, so they simply sit and we will still see plenty ‘subject move-in condition. impact of those trends for the benefit of out until the supply increases. This is, of to sale’ purchases, and both sales OffersOffers Over Over £380,000 £315,000 our clients. course, a vicious circle, because fewer and purchases unlinked to another listings reduces the options for buyers transaction. 5 bed 21 reception 32 bath EPC bandrating C D Trends are nothing new in the market. by pushing supply down further. Anyone north of around 40 years old, But for this particular section of the who has been moving up the housing It is most common amongst families market, stuck by a lack of supply, ladder throughout the current century, and downsizers, who generally want to ‘subject to purchase’ could be the key to will have experienced a world of ‘offers move but do not have to move and for unlock the door. over’ with no home report valuations; whom a sale only works if there is also then managed the downturn, or a purchase. Lack of supply of homes standstill, depending on their postcode; for sale is gumming up the market, Angela Morrison Partner, Residential Property then adapted to home reports and particularly for second and third time more prevalence of ‘fixed price’ or buyers, and it is likely that the market [email protected] 01382 868101 ‘offers around’; and more recently will react to this one way or another. moved back to ‘offers over’ as the market regained some buoyancy. But how? At RSB Lindsays we see the possibility of But now, as we head into the third a new reality entering our lexicon - decade of this century, something new a sale ‘subject to purchase’. This would is happening. In the last couple of years, be a case of a seller - most obviously we have seen an increasing number a downsizer or a family of purchases being ‘subject to sale’, - listing whereby a buyer places a condition on the purchase that they must sell their own property before the transaction can conclude.
‘Subject to sale’ purchases now 17 Grange Gait 7 Middle Road comprise a significant minority of our transactions at RSB Lindsays. In Monifieth Liff response we adopt tailored strategies in order to secure the best deal - This family home offers spacious and adaptable An impressive luxury mid-terraced villa set within the whether for a buyer or a seller - by accommodation over two levels and the garage has been prestigious West Green Park Development close to the West taking into account the likelihood converted to provide a self contained space. End of Dundee and the village of Liff. of a problematic sale based on
the property’s location, the selling EPC Rating C EPC Rating C Offers Over £300,000 Offers Over £270,000 agent, the asking price and so on.
5 bed 3 reception 3 bath 3 bed 1 reception 3 bath
01382 802050 8 Gibbs Lane 55 Hawthorn Grove Dundee Broughty Ferry 5 Macnabb Place, Dundee A deceptively spacious and charming detached two-storey An immaculate, detached villa situated in a popular cottage located in a quiet street in the popular Ancrum road residential cul-de-sac location close to Ballumbie Golf Offering spacious and adaptable accommodation over two levels, this is a rare area of Dundee. Course and is within easy access of local amenities. opportunity to purchase a unique detached property in a quiet cul-de-sac.
EPC Rating D Offers in the region of £245,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £240,000 Offers Over £235,000
4 bed 2 reception 1 bath 4 bed 1 reception 2 bath 4 bed 2 reception 1 bath EPC rating D
62 Kirkstead Drive 32 North Road Dundee Liff A great opportunity to purchase an attractive detached A beautifully presented villa within a unique development, Seaview Manor, Victoria Street, Monifieth family home which is in excellent decorative order and situated in 50 acres of communal landscaped gardens located within walking distance of Ninewells Hospital. which includes tennis courts. An exclusive development of two and three bedroom homes within a converted victorian mansion & luxury new build apartments completed to a high specification. EPC Rating C Fixed Price £239,000 EPC Rating D Offers Over £235,000
4 bed 2 reception 2 bath 3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 and 3 bed 1 reception 1 -2 bath Prices from £225,000
01382 802050 [email protected] 55 Glendevon Way 53 Grange Road Broughty Ferry Monifieth
A detached villa with three bedrooms in a popular A beautifully presented semi-detached bungalow which has 1 Harley Street, Broughty Ferry residential area of Broughty Ferry, complete with an been tastefully upgraded to a high standard throughout enclosed garden to the rear of the property. and is located in a quiet desirable area of Monifeith. A well-presented upper floor apartment within a divided stone house which is located within a quiet cul-de-sac in central Broughty Ferry. This property retains fine period features such as cornicing and focal fireplace. EPC Rating C Offers Over £215,000 EPC Rating D Offers Over £215,000 Offers Over £210,000
3 bed 1 reception 2 bath 3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 3 bed 1 reception 2 bath EPC rating C
UNDER OFFER
74 Riverside Road 8 Castleview Apartments, 6 Flat 5, 10 Linlathen Grove 19C Platinum Square, Roseangle Wormit Dudhope Terrace, Dundee Broughty Ferry Dundee
A traditional semi-detached villa with three bedrooms in a An excellent opportunity to purchase this lovely bright, This luxury ground-floor apartment is set within beautiful A modern first-floor apartment with partial views to the sought after location, boasting fabulous views towards the top-floor apartment which is located in the Law Area of grounds in an idyllic countryside location just minutes from River Tay, located in the West end of Dundee near to Dundee River Tay and Rail Bridge. Dundee and within walking distance of Dundee City Centre. Broughty Ferry. University.
EPC Rating E Offers Over £215,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £210,000 EPC Rating B Offers Over £210,000 EPC Rating B Offers Over £200,000
3 bed 2 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 2 bath 2 bed 1 reception 2 bath 2 bed 1 reception 2 bath
01382 802050 [email protected] UNDER OFFER
38 Millburn Gardens 3 Symers Street Dundee Dundee 21 AuchtertyreAshludie Hospital Farm Cottage, Drive, Monifieth Newtyle A deceptively spacious semi-detached villa with three A great opportunity to purchase an attractive semi- Located innear the to exclusive the sought Ashludie after villageGrange of Development Newtyle, a great of Monifieth, opportunity this to stunning buy a bedrooms, located close to the main Dundee Kingsway detached villa, located in the popular Downfield area of executivedetached detachedthree bedroom villa benefits bungalow from with off-street countryside parking views. andThe doublefront garden garage is . laid to route and all main amenities. Dundee. lawn with driveway to the side leading to a large garden shed. OffersOffers Over Over £380,000 £175,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £170,000 EPC Rating D Fixed Price £170,000
53 bed 1 reception 31 bathbath EPC bandrating C E 3 bed 1 reception 2 bath 3 bed 2 reception 1 bath
UNDER OFFER
21B Cleghorn Street 7 Granary Wynd 17 Ambleside Gardens 1/1 14 Church Street Dundee Monikie Dundee Broughty Ferry
A fully furnished, semi-detached townhouse offering Situated in the popular village of Monikie, this superbly An excellent opportunity to purchase a semi-detached Well presented, main door, maisonette apartment in good spacious and adaptable accommodation over three levels, decorated, semi-detached villa would make a lovely family family home with three bedrooms, an enclosed garden and decorative order throughout located in a desirable central within walking distance of Dundee City Centre. home. integral garage. location in Broughty Ferry.
EPC Rating C Offers Over £185,000 EPC Rating D Fixed price £185,000 EPC Rating D Offers Over £165,000 EPC Rating D Offers Over £165,000
5 bed 1 reception 2 bath 3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 3 bed 1 reception 2 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath
01382 802050 [email protected] UNDER OFFER
28 Errol Road 4A Norwood Terrace 4C The Stables, Hazel Drive, 28 Thorter Neuk Invergowrie Dundee Dundee Dundee
A tastefully presented, main door, upper-floor maisonette in A spacious upper-floor flat which is in need of upgrading, A ground-floor apartment located within a ‘B’ listed stable A bright and well presented second-floor apartment in the the highly popular village of Invergowrie. Benefits include a boasting lovely views of the River Tay and beyond in a quiet conversion in the very desirable West End and within walking popular City Quay Development, enjoying side views from private enclosed garden with an attractive decking area. West End Location. distance of Ninewells Hospital. the front elevation windows towards the River Tay.
EPC Rating E Offers Over £165,000 EPC Rating E Offers Over £160,000 EPC Rating D Fixed Price £160,000 EPC Rating B Offers Over £155,000
3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath
Your place in the sun needs a place in a Will
It’s surprisingly common that Property in the EU The important point is that whichever people who own a home in The general rule in the EU is that the country’s law you want to apply to your inheritance laws of the country where foreign property, you may need a local another country don’t tell their your property is situated will apply to your Will specifying your wishes, and you solicitor about it when they make foreign home. For instance, even if you’re should seek advice from a local lawyer a Will. They assume their heirs can domiciled in Scotland, your holiday home who knows what’s required. On your just inherit it along with the rest of in France or Spain is governed by the law death, your executors will also have to their estate. of France or Spain. apply for probate locally. However you may have the option to Property outside the EU Alternatively, they include that home in make a foreign Will saying you want the Elsewhere in the world, there’s no hard their Will in Scotland, but don’t realise they law of your nationality to apply to your and fast rule about inheritance and may also need a Will in the country where estate. For example, if you’re Scottish and succession. It will depend on the system that home is located. move permanently to France, you can in the specific country and whether there still leave your French home according are agreements in place with the UK. In both of these scenarios, you’re exposing to Scottish law, without having to follow Again, you will need advice from a local your heirs and executors to serious French ‘forced heirship’ laws. lawyer to tell you your options. potential legal problems; in some cases, That’s all due to an EU Regulation which local rules could prevent your foreign aims to make the different laws of home going to your chosen heirs. 1 Highmill Court, 3 Elvan Place succession more consistent across the Andrew Ritchie, Senior Solicitor,
EU, and it is still likely to apply to British- Private Client Services Shepherds Loan, Dundee Dundee
owned property in the EU even after [email protected]
Brexit. 01382 317190 Forming part of a converted mill, this first-floor apartment This mid-terraced family home is presented in move-in
with two bedrooms is in the desirable West end of Dundee, condition and is situated in the popular Clement Park area near Dundee University. of Dundee.
EPC Rating D Offers Over £148,500 EPC Rating D Offers Over £145,000
2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 3 bed 1 reception 1 bath
01382 802050 [email protected] SERVICES
Other ways we can help you
If you are a business, our legal advice By taking the time to find out about your specific circumstances, we will help you plan for the can help you achieve your business unexpected as well as the expected. In addition to objectives. If you are an individual, we dealing with specific situations or issues, we can can guide and support you and your ensure that other problems do not arise. We believe 33 Woodlands Gardens 25 Anderson Court that this approach produces the best results and Broughty Ferry Carnoustie family as you journey through life. the best long-term value for our clients.
A spacious first-floor flat in a quiet cul-de-sac with off- A bright and spacious ground-floor apartment forming part street parking and shared garden area in the popular town of the Ogilvie Homes development in Carnoustie benefits of Broughty Ferry. from ample off-street parking.
EPC Rating D Fixed Price £135,000 EPC Rating B Fixed Price £130,000
2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath
Angela Morrison, Partner Chris Todd, Partner Derek Duncan, Partner UNDER Residential Property Residential Property Residential Property OFFER
Duncan Mackinnon, Partner Grant Johnson, Partner Family Law Private Client
Jennifer Gallagher, Partner Kate Wyatt, Partner Maureen Collison, Partner Family Law Employment Commercial Property 1/2, 2 Americanmuir Road 2R, 18 Baxter Park Terrace Dundee Dundee
A beautifully presented upper/first-floor flat with three A bright and spacious second-floor apartment which boasts double bedrooms. The master boasts a walk-in wardrobe many period features and a lovely leafy outlook over Baxter and ensuite shower room. Park.
EPC Rating D Offers Over £125,000 EPC Rating E Fixed Price £125,000 Peter Tweedie, Chairman and Partner Miriam Rennet, Director Corporate and Commercial Commercial Property 3 bed 1 reception 2 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath
01382 802050 [email protected] UNDER UNDER OFFER OFFER
35 Graham Court 28 Pentland Crescent, 22 Glenclova Terrace 7 Catterline Crescent Dundee Dundee Dundee Dundee
An end-terraced villa with three bedrooms within a very An attractive end-terraced villa with two bedrooms which is A lovely first-floor flat in the popular Glens area of Dundee A tastefully decorated, mid-terraced villa which is in walk in popular residential area to the North of Dundee City centre. located in a popular central area of Dundee with views of which has the benefit of both off-street parking and a condition and benefits from recently replaced electic This home would suit a variety of buyers. the River Tay from the lounge. garage. heating.
EPC Rating D Offers Over £125,000 EPC Rating D Offers Over £122,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £110,000 EPC Rating E Offers Over £108,000
3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath
UNDER OFFER
35 Foggyley Gardens 8F Abbotsford Place 17C Barnes Avenue 20 A Kerrsview Terrace Dundee Dundee Dundee Dundee
A spacious semi-detached villa which now requires a A top floor flat with views towards the River Tay and is A newly renovated, upper-floor flat benefitting from a new An attractive ground-floor flat in move in condition degree of upgrading and is located in a popular residential conveniently located in the much sought after West End of kitchen and bathroom, new flooring and fresh neutral decor throughout, located in a popular residential area to the area of Dundee. Dundee. throughout. North of the city centre.
EPC Rating D Offers Over £115,000 EPC Rating E Offers Over £110,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £107,000 EPC Rating C Offers Over £100,000
3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 2 bed 1 reception 1 bath 3 bed 1 reception 1 bath 3 bed 1 reception 1 bath
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